1955 Mercedes Benz 190sel on 2040-cars
Woodbury, Connecticut, United States
This is a 1955 MERCEDES BENZ 190SL. The V.I.N. plate, which was located on the firewall has been removed and is missing. This, I was told, was due to a financial dispute between the previous owner and the person hired to paint it. Apparently they had a major financial falling out and it is suspected that the VIN plate was removed in retaliation by the painter. The vehicle was in the process of being restored, by a relative and, for personal reasons the project lagged too long and was aborted. In any case the car should be considered a “Parts Car”. The engine does turn freely and does have compression on all cylinders. I have tried to photograph all included parts. All bumpers are like new and much were re-chromed. They are still wrapped up with newspaper dated 1997. The interior, as you can see is in excellent condition with no tears. All door panels are also in great condition along with the convertible top. I have posted many pictures here in an attempt display the vehicle as best as possible. Please feel free to ask additional questions and request additional pictures. The car is located here in Woodbury, CT. I can deliver the car if within a 75 mile radius. Otherwise, the buyer needs to pay and make arrangements for the transportation and delivery. I am more than willing to help at this end. Additional pictures on request and I can be reached by calling 203-598-8192.Regards,
Karl
On Sep-15-14 at 02:11:24 PDT, seller added the following information: SORRY, I WILL NOT END AUCTION EARLY. On Sep-15-14 at 11:58:52 PDT, seller added the following information: I have added 2 YouTube videos to help address some of the questions concerning rust , undercoating and work that has been done. Please go to youtube and performa search for " MVI 1459 Splitwindow Coupe" and "MVI 1460 Splitwindow Coupe ". I am being asked whether there are parts missing. Yes. I am sure that there are parts missing and others that need to be replaced. For example the front grill, the chrome strips over the wings (above the wheel) and 1 tie rod is also missing. This is definitely a car that needs someone experienced in the art of restoration. We are presently looking for any documentation that belongs to the car. I will keep you posted. Meanwhile please assume that the only document included will be a bill of sale. This is why we are selling this car as a "Parts Car". Thank you On Sep-17-14 at 06:28:04 PDT, seller added the following information: We the help of a viewer, I have found a secondary VIN PLATE located of the right side engine rail. It is 190SL-121042 and below that number is 5500257. On Sep-17-14 at 09:15:04 PDT, seller added the following information: The Engine tag reads M121BII/121.921 followed below with 5500274 There is no Hard Top, only a convertable top. Please view links: youtube.com/watch?v=NTL4WeDDAn8 youtube.com/watch?v=F-U4m90MbXA On Sep-19-14 at 08:41:32 PDT, seller added the following information: I declare that there are NO leans posted against this vehicle. It was last registered, in New Hampshire by my son, in 1996 and the marker plate was "CAG-246". I WILL TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY IF OTHERWISE. We will supply a bill of sale stating this. I have posted an additional YouTube video at youtube.com/watch?v=qfmAublF1s4&feature=youtu.be or please do a search on YouTube for: 1955 MERCEDES 190SL EBAY ITEM #291243295219 Also, the VIN number is 190SL/ 121042. I had previously thought that the "/" WAS A "7" . This number is followed by "5500257" |
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